Climate Insights for Ala-Buka

The climate in Ala-Buka is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 978mm of precipitation falls per year. Ala-Buka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ala-Buka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Ala-Buka experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Ala-Buka vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Ala-Buka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 978mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 129mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 48mm. That's 81mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ala-Buka receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 217cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ala-Buka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Ala-Buka, which began on March 20, 2026. Ala-Buka is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ala-Buka is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ala-Buka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.